Events

Our start-up workshop will take you through the key steps and considerations for starting a food and drink business. The workshop will also highlight support available that can help you turn your ideas into reality. Aim: To support any NEW food or drink manufacturer, anyone considering setting up as a F&D manufacturer and those pivoting from food service to manufacturing. Must be: NEW Business = less than 12 months old OR existing food service business...

For further information see our UK and International Trade Events/Visit Programme 2023 - 2024

Through Project HELIX, ZERO2FIVE’s waste reduction experts can offer a variety of funded support to Welsh food and drink companies, including: Waste audits - identifying areas of waste and possible solutions to reduce or eliminate waste Reviewing and validating waste targets Finding alternative uses for waste products Get in touch

This year's Welsh Food & Drink Insight Programme Annual Conference 2024, "From Challenge to Success", is taking place between 12-13 and 19-20 March . The Conference will feature keynote speakers from renowned global leaders in market and consumer insights discussing topics such as the economy, skills, retail, out of home, and new product development. Explore how Welsh Food & Drink businesses have successfully navigate d business challenges, with panel discussions and case studies. This event...

In February and March, ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre are hosting a series of workshops that will give an overview of a number of key food safety topics for Welsh food and drink businesses. The events will be held at Cardiff Metropolitan University’s Llandaff Campus. These sessions will focus on the key requirements detailed in BRCGS Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9 but the same principles can be applied to any food and drink manufacturing site...

You are invited to participate in a food and drink trade development visit to Singapore. Importing about 90% of its food and drinks consumption, Singapore is a country with great potential for Welsh food and drinks exports! Due to its strong relationship with the United Kingdom, and as being part of the Commonwealth, there is awareness of Welsh products and appreciation of British food and culture.

You are invited to participate in a food and drink trade development visit to Norway and Denmark. Having some of the highest GDPs per capita worldwide, the Nordics are a great market for quality, artisan and high-end products. Welsh food and drink businesses are known to be selling into these markets and report positive feedback.

Release Date: 2023 Lead Organisation: Aberystwyth University Available to buy now! Free if you are based in Wales Unlocking the Potential of Controlled Environment Agriculture: Empowering Future Growers and Innovators Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is an innovative and technology-driven method of food production that empowers growers, food producers, and agri-tech businesses to optimise growing conditions and efficiently utilise resources. CEA holds great potential in enhancing business resilience and food security, particularly in the face of...

Grow your knowledge! If you prefer not to commit extensive time or financial resources to a full module and are seeking a taste of postgraduate learning or knowledge in a specific topic, we offer a wide range of "microcredentials" which are drawn from a selection of our postgraduate modules. The courses below are arranged in sets of four. You can choose any of our microcredentials in any order you like but please bear in mind...

The awards celebrate the best food and drink producers in Wales and the contribution they make to the Welsh economy. For its second year, and to reflect the pan Wales nature of the sector, the Wales Food and Drink Awards will be held in Llandudno at Venue Cymru, on the 18 th of May 2023. In addition to its new location, the 2023 awards are delighted to welcome its new chair of judges, Bob Clark...